Two golf courses in Cashiers NC are ranked top residential courses on a 2011 list put out by Golfweek. The Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is ranked number one and the Wade Hampton Club is ranked number three on a list titled “2011 Golfweek’s Best Residential Courses”. These rankings are great for the area of Cashiers, known for its fantastic …

The Botanical Garden in Highlands NC offers beauty all year long. Part of the Highlands Nature Center, the trails in the Botanical Garden give an opportunity to observe flora and fauna that appear at different stages throughout the year. In addition, the peace and serenity that so many seek in Highlands is evident throughout this wonderful nature preserve. In essence …

Second home ownership in the Highlands/Cashiers area of Western North Carolina is a dream for many. People who dream of second home ownership dream of having a home to escape to, make memories in and enjoy for a lifetime. The Highlands/Cashiers area offers all of that and more. The natural beauty that surrounds Highlands and Cashiers allows its residents and …

Home prices have stopped their free fall and many markets have lower inventories of available properties. The extended and expanded tax credit will end on April 30. However, the major reason to buy now is the historically low mortgage rates which no way to go but up. If you’ve been holding off making a real estate purchase, the flicker of …

Western North Carolina offers visitors and residents alike a beautiful environment with a laid back atmosphere. The communities of Cashiers and Highlands are areas which offer exposure to the fabulous Blue Ridge Mountains. Yellow Mountain, Rock Mountain, Chimney Top and Whiteside are mountains which offer unparalleled views and spectacular hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Whether you wish to sit …

Golf offers the perfect way to enjoy the Western North Carolina scenery and environment and there are a lot of golf course to choose from in the Highlands and Cashiers area. Highlands has four private country clubs as does Cashiers, and the golf is superb. The golf courses in Highlands and Cashiers are designed by world renowned golf course designers …

Greycliff at Lake Glenville is a spectacular community in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina. The views from Greycliff’s lots are spectacular, offering the mountains, the lake and the valley as scenery. Greycliff is a well-planned resort community that represents the best of mountain living. Greycliff offers a gated entrance, private boat docks, and a lakefront pavilion. …

Lake Glenville is an ideal spot for those who love the mountains and the water. The lake is the highest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River and offers ample fishing and boating opportunities. Glenville, the town of the same name, is a beautiful community, offering all of the peace and splendor of its environment and the charm and history …

What a great month to get outside, enjoy the weather and Go Camping! There are numerous campsites and campgrounds in the areas surrounding the Highlands Plateau. Some are public, some are private and some are in the National Forest… From primitive tent camping to popup trailers to million dollar RV’s…most all of the sites offer accommodations for each style of …

Can you imagine going to the kitchen sink, turning the faucet and no water coming out, or turning on a light switch and the room remains dark, or going to make a phone call and there is no dial tone? Occasionally this can happen and when it does we all are disappointed. We have become totally dependent on the conveniences of …